EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
★★★Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4
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4 hotels in Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 0% less than Expedia and Booking.com.
Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4
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$11/night less than Booking.com (5%)Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1
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Downtown makes a short Waco visit feel connected rather than car-dependent. Austin Avenue brings independent shops and historic storefronts; the Silos, Dr Pepper Museum and riverfront give your days a natural shape. Recent local recommendations steer visitors downtown for walkable restaurants, bars and boutiques, not just Magnolia shopping.
Choose it for a first visit, a couples’ weekend or evenings without driving. The important catch is riverfront construction: the Riverwalk between Jackson Avenue and Baylor Law School is closed, with completion estimated for January 2028. Do not build your itinerary around an uninterrupted riverside walk toward Baylor. Skip downtown if quiet matters more than walking out to dinner.
Mary Avenue, Second–Sixth Streets. A useful walking corridor between the Silos and River Square; suits sightseeing weekends with meals and shops on foot.
Hotels here: Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG, AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown, Residence Inn Waco
Washington Avenue at University Parks. Choose this riverfront end for bridge strolls and access to downtown dining, rather than staying closest to the Silos.
Hotels here: Courtyard Waco, Hilton Waco
Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $172 a night.
Compared with cheaper La Quinta Downtown, pricier AC Hotel buys modern styling and easy Silos walks, but adds parking and breakfast charges. Courtyard's premium is more compelling for convention attendees wanting a refreshed hotel beside their venue. Neither upgrade is essential if included basics matter most; Hotel Indigo offers generous rooms at a mid-priced rate.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $144 a night at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor to $223 at AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

a comfortable 3-star chain hotel near Baylor and Magnolia Market
8.9/10
A strong Waco base that gets cleanliness, comfort and friendly service right.
Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 2
a boutique-style mid-range hotel in downtown Waco
8.9/10
A strong downtown base with spacious rooms, welcoming staff and a few extra charges.
Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 1
a modern, upscale 4-star in downtown Waco
8.9/10
A strong downtown pick for clean rooms, welcoming staff and walking to the Silos.
Rate for Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5
a practical 3-star extended-stay hotel in downtown Waco
8.2/10
Roomy suites and a walkable location outweigh dated finishes, but light sleepers should think twice.
Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 2

a renovated, mid-range Marriott hotel in downtown Waco
8.2/10
A practical downtown pick with friendly staff, free parking and a refreshed look.
a full-service 3-star convention hotel in downtown Waco
7.7/10
A convenient downtown base with helpful staff, but renovation disruption needs checking.
Rate for Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 5
Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront, Waco, Texas hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.
USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.
| Hotel / area | Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
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| 4★ from | — | $502 | — | $714 | $285 |
| 3★ from | $767 | $244 | $351 | $441 | $182 |
| 4★ AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | — | $502 | — | $714 | $285 |
| 3★ La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | — | $244 | $351 | $441 | $182 |
| 3★ Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | — | $447 | — | $695 | $299 |
| 3★ Residence Inn Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | — | $424 | — | $590 | $257 |
| 3★ Hilton Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $767 | $340 | — | $720 | $288 |
| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas | Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $409 | $451 | $537 | — | $818 | $328 | $501 |
| 3★ from | $170 | $228 | $219 | $278 | $440 | $180 | $262 |
| 4★ AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $409 | $451 | $537 | — | $818 | $328 | $501 |
| 3★ La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $170 | $228 | $219 | $278 | $440 | $180 | $262 |
| 3★ Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $269 | $362 | $319 | $467.50 | $659 | $266 | $417 |
| 3★ Residence Inn Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $221 | $306 | $291 | $487 | $614 | $278 | $349 |
| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights |
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| 4★ from | $350 | $325 | $399 | $512 | $655 | $434 |
| 3★ from | $187 | $173 | $212 | $291 | $367 | $204 |
| 4★ AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $350 | $325 | $399 | $512 | $655 | $434 |
| 3★ La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $187 | $173 | $212 | $291 | $367 | $204 |
| 3★ Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $305 | $262 | $323 | $400 | $538 | $391 |
| 3★ Residence Inn Waco · Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront | $269 | $222 | $266 | $316 | $427 | $275 |
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4 hotels in Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 0% less than Expedia and Booking.com.
Stay here for the most Waco you can enjoy on foot. Downtown wins for sightseeing access, hotel quality and character, but costs more than the city median and has fewer doorstep options than its reputation suggests.
Downtown makes a short Waco visit feel connected rather than car-dependent. Austin Avenue brings independent shops and historic storefronts; the Silos, Dr Pepper Museum and riverfront give your days a natural shape. Recent local recommendations steer visitors downtown for walkable restaurants, bars and boutiques, not just Magnolia shopping.
Choose it for a first visit, a couples’ weekend or evenings without driving. The important catch is riverfront construction: the Riverwalk between Jackson Avenue and Baylor Law School is closed, with completion estimated for January 2028. Do not build your itinerary around an uninterrupted riverside walk toward Baylor. Skip downtown if quiet matters more than walking out to dinner.
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Compared with cheaper La Quinta Downtown, pricier AC Hotel buys modern styling and easy Silos walks, but adds parking and breakfast charges. Courtyard's premium is more compelling for convention attendees wanting a refreshed hotel beside their venue. Neither upgrade is essential if included basics matter most; Hotel Indigo offers generous rooms at a mid-priced rate. Typical rates with Axel here run from $144 a night at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor to $223 at AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 5, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.
| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
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| EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $144 a night · non-refundable | $175 a night on Expedia | $31 a night less (18%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG · 3-star, Hotel Indigo | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $200 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | $211 a night on Booking.com | $11 a night less (5%) | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor · 3-star, Wyndham | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $121 a night · refundable | $121 a night on Expedia | same price | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown · 3-star, Holiday Inn Express | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $180 a night · refundable | $180 a night on Expedia | same price | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
| Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University · 2-star, Red Roof Inn | Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $67 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Aloft Waco Downtown · 3-star, Aloft | Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $143 a night · non-refundable | $135 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Aloft Waco Downtown · 3-star, Aloft | Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $151 a night · non-refundable | $141 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Residence Inn Waco · 3-star, Residence Inn | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $188 a night · non-refundable | $169 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco · 3-star, SpringHill Suites | Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $190 a night · refundable | $185 a night on Expedia | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG · 2-star | Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $132 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront · 3-star, Choice Hotels | Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $151 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hilton Waco · 3-star, Hilton Hotels | Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $165 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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